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UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
                                            FACULTY OF
                                HEALTH SCIENCES

   UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
                                            2021
T: +27 51 401 3000 | E: ufsmarketing@ufs.ac.za | www.ufs.ac.za

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FACULTY OF
     HEALTH SCIENCES

In the Faculty of Health Sciences, we believe that we are creating
extraordinary magic through creativity and innovation to open up an
array of possible career choices. As a centre of excellence, the Faculty
of Health Sciences is fully committed to broaden the development
process of students through teaching, research, and community
service. Community-based education plays an important role, and
the faculty is actively involved in community health service at both
national and international levels.

   “Operating on the cutting edge of teaching and
  learning through simulation-based training, the
Faculty of Health Sciences brings together training,
    virtual health learning, and state-of-the-art
 technology as a world leader in research, medical
             procedures, and practices.”

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEAN: PROF GJ VAN ZYL

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BECOME A #KOVSIE
IN 7 EASY STEPS
    In just seven steps you can fulfill your dream of studying at an institution
    where we transform lives and inspire excellence:

1       STEP 1
        Apply online. Visit https://apply.ufs.ac.za

2       STEP 2
        Your application is submitted. You will receive a student number and acknowledgement
        of your application. If you have not submitted the required documents, you will be
        requested to do so in order to finalise your application.

3       STEP 3
        Your application is evaluated by the university. Should your evaluation be positive, you will receive
        a conditional offer to study – SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF SPACE. Selection programmes are
        excluded. If you have indicated in your application that you require on-campus residence, you
        will also receive correspondence from Housing and Residence Affairs. Note that qualifying for your
        programme of choice, does not guarantee admission.

4       STEP 4
        You need to source and secure financial support for your studies.

5       STEP 5
        When the final Grade 12 results are released in January 2021, all applications will be re-evaluated;
        should your evaluation be positive, you will receive a final offer. Take note that meeting the
        minimum admission requirements for your programme of choice does not guarantee admission.

6       STEP 6
        You have to complete the acceptance process for the offer online within the stipulated timeframe.
        If you fail to complete the acceptance process for the offer before the deadline, the offer will be
        withdrawn, and you will lose your space. Note that limited spaces are available.

7       STEP 7
        Pay the prescribed first payment before registration. You can move into the residence on campus
        where you have been placed, or into off-campus accommodation, and then start your academic
        activities, including orientation, academic advice, and registration.

            REMEMBER TO WRITE THE NBTs BEFORE THE END OF 2020
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APPLICATION TO
STUDY AT THE UFS IS FREE
You can apply online

                    IMPORTANT APPLICATION OPENING AND CLOSING DATES
        Date                                 Programmes for which application opens
                    Applications to study any undergraduate programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences
    1 March 2020
                    in 2021
                    Applications to study any undergraduate programme offered on the Bloemfontein and
    1 April 2020
                    Qwaqwa Campuses in 2021

        Date                                 Programmes for which application closes
                    All applications for selection in:
                    •     Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBChB)
    30 May 2020
                    •     Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMedSc) with specialisation in Radiation Sciences
                    •     All new first-year undergraduate applications in the School for Allied Health Professions
    31 July 2020    All applications for selection in Bachelor of Nursing (B(Nursing))

ONLINE APPLICATION
Go to www.ufs.ac.za. Follow the link https://apply.ufs.ac.za/ – online application. Keep your mobile phone
and an active email address ready, as you require both to access and complete the online application form.
•     Proceed through all the steps and submit your electronic application. Make sure that you complete the
      application form properly, e.g. if you need on-campus accommodation or financial aid, indicate this in
      the relevant section.
•     Upload copies of the following in PDF or JPEG format when you apply for undergraduate studies:
      •    Your ID if you are a South African citizen
      •    Your passport if you are an international student
      •    Your parent’s ID or passport if you are younger than 18 years
      •    National Senior Certificate if you have already matriculated
      •    Your final Grade 11 results with the school’s stamp
      •    Your Grade 12 June results with the school’s stamp as soon as it becomes available. It can also be
           emailed to studentadmin@ufs.ac.za or fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za as soon as it is available
      •    Your academic record, only if you are a current student at another institution of higher learning
      •    USAf accreditation is the examination board for South African universities. Apply to mb.usaf.ac.za
           for conditional exemption, foreign conditional exemption, or mature age conditional exemption.
The online application is quick and easy – no hassle, no fuss! It has a modern design and is mobile- and
tablet-friendly. You can apply using any device.

    For assistance, contact +27 51 401 9666 or studentadmin@ufs.ac.za

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CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE
    The UFS confirms that all personal information provided on your application form will be treated confidentially
    and will not be sold to a third party or used for commercial or related purposes.

    The UFS further confirms that your personal information will only be used for purposes relating to your
    potential relationship with the UFS as a student, including, but not limited to the processing of your application
    to study at the UFS, effecting registration at the UFS, and for any communication purposes related to your
    application and/or registration to study at the UFS.

    ADMISSION
    Academic excellence is what the UFS is about – the higher your AP score, the better your chances of being
    chosen and finally admitted to study. Meeting the minimum admission requirements for your chosen/
    intended programme of study does not guarantee selection and admission, as all programmes have a
    limited number of spaces available. Applicants with the highest AP scores are chosen first and the admission
    continues until all spaces have been filled. If you do not meet the minimum admission requirements for
    your intended/chosen programme of study, you will not be selected. Consult the faculty-specific admission
    requirements for all the programmes you qualify for and apply for the two programmes that best fit your
    personality, purpose, and passion.

    Pay attention to the following important information:
    •      The UFS reserves the right to change the minimum requirements of each programme or any other
           information without notifying you.
    •      There are specific admission requirements that you should meet if you want to study at any South
           African university. If you finished school in or after 2008 and have a National Senior Certificate (NSC),
           you need to have a performance level of at least 4 (50%) in four (4) of the seven (7) subjects included
           in your NSC subject package. LO is excluded.
    •      All admission requirements apply to first-year students in 2021.
    •      Admission to study at the UFS is dependent on the following:
           •    Your application should meet all the minimum requirements for the programme
           •    The programme must have available space and capacity to admit students
           •    You have to submit valid school results with your application

    An admission point (AP) consisting of seven levels is used. Points will be awarded for six academic modules.
    Note: No points will be awarded for achievement levels lower than 30%:

                         7             7             6            5              4             3             2
        Percentage   (90–100%)     (80–89%)      (70–79%)     (60–69%)       (50–59%)      (40–49%)      (30–39%)
           AP            8             7             6            5              4             3             2
    One point is awarded for Life Orientation (LO) from achievement level 5 (60%) or higher.

    DISCLAIMER – IMPORTANT NOTICE
    Kindly take note that this faculty programme booklet is aimed at prospective undergraduate students
    wishing to apply for a place at the University of the Free State (UFS) and who wish to start their studies at
    the UFS during the 2021 academic year. The faculty programme booklet accordingly describes and outlines
    the programmes and services offered by the UFS, as well as the minimum admission requirements for each
    programme, but must be read in conjunction with the policies, rules, and regulations of the UFS (as may be
    amended from time to time). In order to be considered for selection in a programme, an applicant is required
    to comply with the programme’s minimum admission criteria in respect of the total AP score, subject-
    specific requirements (as determined per programme), and faculty/department-specific requirements.
    However, due to limited space, fulfilling all the minimum entry (admission) requirements does not guarantee
    acceptance to study at the UFS, or admission to any particular programme offered by the UFS.
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The UFS makes every effort to ensure that the information provided in this faculty programme booklet is
accurate and up to date at the time of going to press. However, it may be necessary for the UFS to make
some changes to the information presented in the faculty programme booklet following publication – for
example, where it is necessary to reflect changes in policy, practice or theory, or if an accrediting body
necessitates requirements to be amended. Furthermore, certain programmes may only be offered if there
are a sufficient number of applicants.

The UFS undertakes to implement all reasonable steps to provide the services (including, but not limited
to, presentation of the programmes) described in the faculty programme booklet. However, it does not
guarantee the provision of such services or the presentation of any or all programmes described herein.
Should circumstances beyond the control of the UFS interfere with its ability to provide the services or
presentation of any programme described herein, the UFS undertakes to use all reasonable measures to
minimise any disruption to the services.

Furthermore, the UFS reserves the right to make amendments to admission requirements if and when
necessary. It reserves the right to withdraw, wholly or in part, the delivery of programmes. Applicants
and students in affected programmes will be informed before the commencement of their studies for the
academic year concerned.

ABBREVIATIONS
From this point forward, we will use these abbreviations instead of the full terms:
NSC:    National Senior Certificate          AL:    Academic Literacy Test (NBT)
AP:     Admission Point                      QL:    Quantitative Literacy Test (NBT)
BC:     Bloemfontein Campus                  MT:    Mathematics Test (NBT)
QC:     Qwaqwa Campus                        N/A:   Not applicable
SC:     South Campus

Note: The curricula of certain programmes are subject to change. Kindly study the faculty’s 2021 Rulebook as
the final source of programme and curriculum information.

FACULTY-SPECIFIC UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND REQUIREMENTS
The faculty offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in five schools of academic and teaching
excellence on the Bloemfontein Campus:
•      School of Clinical Medicine
•      School of Biomedical Sciences
•      School of Pathology
•      School of Allied Health Professions
•      School of Nursing

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Clinical Simulation and Skills Unit (CSSU)
    School of Biomedical Sciences
    As an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will not only be exposed to theoretical and
    practical teaching and learning, but also to teaching through virtual reality and simulation training.

    The CSSU is a simulation and skills unit for the Schools of Medicine, using proven educational methods to enhance
    the students’ clinical skills and patient-centred collaborative practice in a safe, non-threatening environment
    to improve patient safety. Undergraduate medical students attend almost 800 training hours in the simulation
    unit. Students from Nursing, Optometry, Physiotherapy, and Biokinetics also supplement classroom teaching and
    learning with training sessions in the CSSU.

    The new Medtronic and University of the Free State Cardiac Simulation laboratory, hosted within the existing
    School of Biomedical Sciences’ CSSU, is used to enhance training for cardiothoracic, cardiology, vascular surgery,
    anaesthesiology, and multi-professional teams such as doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. The
    Cardiac Simulation laboratory not only benefits the training of specialists in various fields of specialisation, but
    also improves patient safety, and reduces complication rates and mortality rates.

    Procedural training with virtual reality simulators is based on real graphics, making it realistic and true to life,
    with haptic feedback from the instruments. The donation of two laparoscopic trainer boxes by Citimed adds value
    to the virtual reality laparoscopic surgical simulator that was acquired for the CSSU to assist with the training
    and improvement of the laparoscopic surgical skills of postgraduate students from surgical disciplines. The role
    of a simulator is not to replace training on real patients, but to train registrars in the basic laparoscopic surgical
    skills (depth perception, hand-eye coordination, instrument handling, precision, and speed) before operating on
    patients. The steep learning curve to master basic laparoscopic surgical skills can be trained on the simulator
    before moving on to the operating room. The simulator can be used for procedural training and team training
    where skills such as communication, stress-handling, and complication training could be practised.

    The CSSU provides training in simulation for educators from all over Africa.

    Cardiothoracic surgeon training on the Califia               Virtual Cath lab for training of coronary and other
    cardiac simulator.                                           vascular procedures.

    Training of laparoscopic skills on the virtual reality       Medical emergencies in paediatric anaesthesia
    laparoscopic simulator.                                      course.
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Dissection facilities
The spacious dissection hall is a world-class facility that is equipped with special lighting and modern
equipment for the training of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students. The hall is equipped with
high-quality sound, computer equipment, and a unique camera system that allows students to follow
dissection demonstrations on ten screens in the hall. Dissection demonstrations are recorded, enabling
lecturers to compile new visual aid material for teaching and learning. This facility is also used for clinical
workshops and postgraduate teaching seminars and workshops. The Anatomy workshop provides embalmed
specimens to various clinical departments for training workshops, e.g. orthopaedics, anaesthetics, obstetrics
and gynaecology, and otorhinolaryngology. Intra-osseous and ankle replacement workshops took place
during 2019.

Dissection hall facilities.                                                    Clinical workshops presented.

SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF PATHOLOGY,
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
In the School of Clinical Medicine, first-year students can look forward to an array of support sessions and
special events to highlight their first year. During the annual White Coat Ceremony, usually held in February
each year, all first-years are ceremonially presented with their white coats for the first time, taking an
oath by the World Medical Organisation and committing themselves to their professional identity as future
healthcare professionals.

Students receiving their white coats.                   Students taking the oath at the White Coat Ceremony.

Selection procedure
•    All applications for admission to MBChB and BMedSc (Radiation Sciences) are subject to selection. The
     selection policy is available at the following link: https://www.ufs.ac.za/docs/librariesprovider25/
     all-documents/2019-mbchb-selection-policy.pdf?sfvrsn=debdb721_0. All information regarding
     selection is available in this policy document.
•    Due to the limited number of available spaces, only 180 candidates are admitted to the first year of
     study in the MBChB programme, and 15 in the BMedSc (Radiation Sciences) programme.
•    All prospective students must submit their applications to the University of the Free State, together
     with the selection form.
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•        The closing date for all MBChB and BMedSc (Radiation Sciences) applications to reach the Faculty of
              Health Sciences is 31 May 2020.
     •        No late applications will be considered.
     •        All prospective students for the above courses must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). The
              results of this compulsory admission test will be used as an additional guideline to the selection
              process. Remember to write the NBTs before 1 July 2020. More information regarding this test may be
              obtained from www.nbt.ac.za or 021 650 3523.

     Selection method
     •        Preliminary selection, of which the school average and NBT comprise the largest part, will take place as
              set out in the selection policy.
     •        Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, language of instruction, and any other two subjects with
              the highest marks are taken into consideration for MBChB. Life Orientation as a subject is excluded, as
              it is considered separately.
     •        Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences (recommended only, not a prerequisite), language of
              instruction, and any other two subjects with the highest marks will be taken into consideration for
              BMedSc (Radiation Sciences). Life Orientation is excluded, as it is considered separately.
     •        English or Afrikaans as subject is compulsory.
     •        A minimum achievement level 5 (60%) is required for each of the three compulsory science subjects
              (i.e. Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences) to calculate the selection mark.
     •        A minimum admission point (AP) of 36 is required. This is calculated based on achievement in the above
              six subjects, together with one mark for Life Orientation above achievement level 5 (60%).
     •        Extramural activities and achievements in Grade 12 are also considered.
     •        Final selection is confirmed in January 2021, after the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and IEB results
              have been released.
     •        If you apply in hard copy, the application form, medical report, health questionnaire, principal’s
              signature form, results, and certified copies of ID must reach the university simultaneously. If you
              apply online, the medical report, principal’s signature form, results, and certified copies of ID must be
              uploaded electronically.
     •        Only two choices of study are available within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
     •        Students are informed regarding the outcome of the first selection by the first week of September.
              Students who are not successful in the first selection, will be requested to indicate whether they would
              like to remain on the list for possible consideration at the final selection in January.
     •        Students who are not selected are advised to study an alternative career option. As per the selection
              policy, students may apply for possible selection during their study in any other undergraduate
              programme. Senior students are not exempt from any modules passed in another programme if they
              are selected for the MBChB programme.

     THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMES ARE PRESENTED ON THE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS:

     Enquiries: Lydia du Toit: +27 51 401 3739 | 7513 | 7517 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
     Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872.

                             Programme Description                                Minimum Admission Requirements
                                                              Academic         Language of                Life   Physical
                             Programme                                    AP                Mathematics
                                                              Plan Code         instruction             Sciences Sciences
         Bachelor of Medical Science with specialisation in
                                                              BC831000    36    5 (60%)       5 (60%)      5 (60%) 5 (60%)
         Radiation Science (BMedSc)*
         *Life Sciences is recommended

         Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) BC834100    36    5 (60%)       5 (60%)      5 (60%) 5 (60%)

     Notes:
     •     Closing date for applications to study for any programme in the School of Clinical Medicine, School of Pathology,
           School of Biomedical Sciences, is 31 May 2020.
     •     If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), please note that there are
           important additional requirements that you have to meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.

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FIRST-YEAR MODULES/SUBJECTS
BMedSc (Radiation Sciences)

  Enquiries: +27 51 405 3156 | +27 51 401 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
  Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

Career opportunities: Medical physicist, hospitals, universities, private practice, Medical Research Council,
Eskom, Department of Health.

Curriculum: First year
           First semester – compulsory modules                        Second semester – compulsory modules
PHYS1514                      Physics                        PHYS1624                      Physics
MATM1534                      Mathematics                    MATM1544                      Mathematics
BLGY1513                      Biology                        ANBG1524                      Anatomy
CHEM1513                                                     CHEM1623
                              Chemistry                                                    Chemistry
CHEM1551                                                     CHEM 1661
MACC1512                      Basic Skills

MBChB

   Enquiries: +27 51 401 2773 | 3739 | 7513 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
   Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 6669 191

Career opportunities: Medical doctor, hospitals, clinics, private practice, training institutions, research institutions.

The MBChB programme is a five-year programme, divided into three phases (10 semesters). A hallmark of
this programme is the integrated modules from the first year (i.e. students’ professional identify as future
medical practitioners is formed from the first year) as well as integrated medical science assessments
(MIMA examinations). Kovsie doctors graduate with excellent skills, knowledge, and attitudes, based
on the required competencies prescribed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The
programme is accredited by SAQA and the HPCSA.

Curriculum: First year
       First semester – compulsory modules                         Second semester – compulsory modules
                                                              Membranes, Receptors, and Principles of
MPSY1513    Health Psychology                        MMEM1620
                                                              Pharmacotherapy
MDOC1513 The Doctor and the Environment              MSSM1620 Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Special Study Module
MCHD1513 Concepts of Health and Disease              MMOL1620 Molecules of the Body Metabolism
                                                                  Structure and Development of the Body (dissection
MHIS1513    Tissues of the Body                      MANA1620
                                                                  programme)
MANA1513 Structure and Development of the Body
MGEN1513    General Skills
MIMA1513    Integrated Medical Assessment

Training takes place in the Faculty of Health Sciences (including lecture venues, dissection facility, and the
Clinical Simulation and Skills Unit – Phase I and II of the MBChB programme).

Clinical training takes place in Phase III in the faculty, as well as various training facilities, e.g. Bloemfontein
Academic Hospital complex, community clinics, and decentralised training sites in the Free State,

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including Trompsburg and Botshabelo. Students do Community-Based Education at various sites and are
     accommodated at UFS-accredited facilities for the purpose of this training.

     The Medical Students’ Association (MSA) is a student-elected body that is affiliated with the Student
     Representative Council (SRC) to represent students. In addition, each class and group has a student-elected
     representative.

     The programmes offered in the School for Allied Health Professions are:
     •    Bachelor of Sport Coaching
     •    Bachelor of Optometry
     •    Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
     •    Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
     •    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
     •    Bachelor of Biokinetics

     Selection procedure
     •    All applications for admission to BOptom, BSc (Physiotherapy), BSc (Dietetics), BOccTher, BBiok, and
          BSportCoach are subject to selection.
     •    Due to the limited availability of places, only a limited number of applicants are admitted annually to
          the first study year.
     •    Prospective students must submit application forms for admission to the university, together with a
          fully completed selection form.
     •    Students who apply for selection for a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy must provide proof that they
          have visited an occupational therapy practice.
     •    The closing date for selection forms to reach the Faculty of Health Sciences is 31 May 2020.
     •    No late applications will be considered.
     •    If you apply in hard copy, the application form, medical report, health questionnaire, principal’s
          signature form, results, and certified copies of ID must reach the university simultaneously. If you
          apply online, the medical report, principal’s signature form, results, and certified copies of ID must be
          uploaded electronically.
     •    Applicants may indicate two choices of study within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
     •    All prospective students must write the National Benchmark Test (NBT). The results of this compulsory
          admission test will be used during the selection process. Remember to write the NBTs before 1 July
          2020. Enquiries in this regard may be directed to www.nbt.ac.za or 021 650 3523.

     Selection method
     •    Preliminary selection is set out in the selection policy.
     •    A minimum achievement level is required for each of the compulsory science subjects to calculate the
          science mark (each programme’s requirements as indicated, except for BSportCoach). This information
          must be indicated clearly on the application form.
     •    A minimum admission point per programme is required. The admission point is calculated based on
          achievement in six school subjects plus one mark for Life Orientation above 60% (achievement level 5).
          This information must be clearly indicated on the application form.
     •    Extramural activities and achievements in Grade 12 are also considered.
     •    English or Afrikaans is compulsory.
     •    Final selection is confirmed in January, after the National Senior Certificate (NSC) and IEB results have
          been obtained.

     Enquiries: Lydia du Toit: +27 51 401 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
     Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

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FIRST-YEAR MODULES/SUBJECTS
Sport Coaching (B Sport Coaching)

   Enquiries: +27 51 405 2684 | +27 401 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
   Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

B Sport Coaching is a first for the University of the Free State, South Africa, and for Africa. The degree is based
on current European sport coaching degrees, keeping the South African perspective in mind.

Sport Coaching is the profession concerned with the development, improvement, and maintenance of
sporting abilities and skills by means of scientifically based programme prescription, physical training, and
support.

In the South African context, graduates of this programme working as teachers and/or professional coaches,
will contribute immensely to the development of sport, from grass root levels to elite sport.

The Bachelor of Sport Coaching will make a significant contribution to the development of centres of coaching
excellence in South Africa and the professionalisation of sport coaching.

Career opportunities are available in a range of settings, i.e. as an elite and professional sport coach, coach
educationist, school sport administrator, government sport development, and a sport agent.

                   Programme Description                                   Minimum Admission Requirements
                                             Academic Plan                 Language of        Subject to
               Programme                                         AP                                              NBT
                                                 Code                       instruction       Selection
 Bachelor of Sport Coaching                    BC834000          30          4 (50%)              Yes           AL, QL
Notes:
•     Although the Academic and Quantitative Literacy tests (NBT) are written, only the results of the AL will be used.
•     Closing date for applications is 31 May 2020.

Curriculum: First year
            First semester – compulsory modules                         Second semester – compulsory modules
 SCCE1512            Coaching Environment                    SCPC1522                Practice of Coaching
 SCAN1514            Anatomy                                 SCSS1524                Social Sciences of Sport
 SCMC1514            Motor Control and Development           SCPH1524                Physiology
 EBUS1514            Business Functions                      SCMC1622                Motor Control and Skill Acquisition
                                                             EBUS1624                General Management

FIRST-YEAR MODULES/SUBJECTS
Optometry (BOptom)

   Enquiries: +27 51 405 2684 | +27 401 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
   Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

Optometry is a medically related field of vision science that primarily deals with the detection and correction
of visual and eye-health problems.

Optometrists are health professionals who examine patients’ eyes with the help of various testing methods
and instruments to determine various aspects of a patient’s sight. Sight problems are addressed by
prescribing glasses, contact lenses, low-vision devices or visual therapy.
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Optometrists work in private practices, hospitals, eye clinics or at universities as academics and researchers.

                   Programme Description                                    Minimum Admission Requirements
                                           Academic                 Language of                                         Physical
                 Programme                                AP                         Mathematics     Life Sciences
                                           Plan Code                 instruction                                        Sciences
      Bachelor of Optometry
                                          BC841300        33         5 (60%)           4 (50%)         5 (60%)          5 (60%)
      BOptom

     Notes:
     •     Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2020.
     •     If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), please note that there are
           important additional requirements that you have to meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.

     Curriculum: First year
                    First semester – compulsory modules                            Second semester – compulsory modules
      PHYS1534       Physical and Geometric Optics                         PHYS1644        Physical and Geometric Optics
      OTMS1512       Optometric Theory and Methods                         ETHS1522        Ethics and Academic Skills
      BMBO1508       Basic Anatomy and Physiology (year module)            OTMS1523        Optometric Theory and Methods
      PSIN1514       Psychology                                            OPTH1522        Ophthalmic Dispensing Skills

     Physiotherapy [BSc (Physiotherapy)]

     Enquiries: +27 51 401 3289 | 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
     Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

     Physiotherapy is an excellent career choice for the enthusiastic individual with compassion for others. The
     Department of Physiotherapy is passionate about and proud of the programme and aim to instil this passion
     and pride in all our students. Discipline-specific and critical learning outcomes are taught within a problem-
     and community-based framework. Graduates enjoy national and international recognition. Equity and
     transparency are applied in both student selection and course assessment while maintaining a high standard.

     The profession develops critical thinking, thereby contributing to the full development of each student and
     the social and economic development of the entire community. Physiotherapists are involved in healthcare
     with emphasis on a physical approach to maintaining and achieving the physical, psychological, and social
     well-being of communities and individuals. Career opportunities are available in a range of settings, including
     hospitals, private practice, schools for children with special needs, rehabilitation units, old-age homes, and
     with sports teams competing at various levels.

     It is highly recommended to visit a physiotherapy practice, hospitals, and rehabilitation centres before
     applying for Physiotherapy. Doing this will ensure an informed decision regarding a career choice. Contact
     your nearest physiotherapist for assistance and ask if you could spend a fun and hardworking day with them
     (Find a physiotherapist in an area near you from the SASP website).

                     Programme Description                                     Minimum Admission Requirements
                                                Academic              Language of                                        Physical
                    Programme                                  AP                      Mathematics      Life Sciences
                                                Plan Code              instruction                                       Sciences
      Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
                                                BC842000       33       5 (60%)          4 (50%)          5 (60%)        4 (50%)
      BSc (Physiotherapy)

     Notes:
     •     Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2020.
     •     If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), please note that there are
           important additional requirements that you have to meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.

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Curriculum: First year
               First semester – compulsory modules                         Second semester – compulsory modules
 PHYS1534       Physical Sciences                                   PHYS1543        Physical Sciences
 ANPB1608       Anatomy (year module)                               CHEM1643        Chemistry
 PTBP1506       Physiotherapy (year module)                         PSDE1624        Psychology
 CHEM1513
                Chemistry
 CHEM1551

Dietetics [BSc (Dietetics)]

   Enquiries: +27 51 401 2894 | 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
   Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

Dieticians apply the science of food and nutrition to improve health, quality of life and performance, and to
prevent and treat disease. Dieticians work in hospitals, clinics, private practice, government institutions, the
media and journalism, catering firms, the food industry, and as nutrition representatives and researchers.
Dieticians specialise in therapeutic nutrition, community nutrition, sports nutrition, food service management,
and nutrition research. Dietetics as a career includes a broad spectrum of infinite possibilities – from
counselling healthy individuals to treating critically ill patients in hospital.

                Programme Description                                  Minimum Admission Requirements
                                             Academic          Language of                                       Physical
               Programme                                 AP                     Mathematics      Life Sciences
                                             Plan Code          instruction                                      Sciences
 Bachelor of Science in Dietetics*
                                             BC846000    33      5 (60%)          4 (50%)          5 (60%)       4 (50%)
 BSc (Dietetics)

Notes:
•     Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required.
•     Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2020.
•     If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), please note that there are
      important additional requirements that you have to meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.

Curriculum: First year
               First semester – compulsory modules                         Second semester – compulsory modules
 CHEM1513
                Chemistry                                           MPDI1524        Biophysics
 CHEM1551
 NUTD1514       Nutrition                                           BLGY1683        Biology
 CNFD2614       Foods                                               DETS1502        Dietetics Service Learning
 DETS1502       Dietetics Service Learning                          NUTD1524        Nutrition
                                                                    CNSF2624        Foods

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37th CHANCELLOR’S DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS 2019

                                     Prof Corinna Walsh from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics received
                                     the Cum Laude Award in recognition of her accomplishments as researcher,
                                     scholar, and philanthropic community-oriented member of society. The UFS
                                     is privileged to have staff members of this calibre and professionalism who
                                     embody the mission and values of the institution.

                                         Click on the link or scan the QR code to read more about
                                                       Prof Walsh and Karla Pretorius
                                             https://www.ufs.ac.za/alumni/alumni-awards/
                                                            winners-2018-2019

                                     Karla Pretorius graduated with a BSc Dietetics degree from the University
                                     of the Free State (UFS) in 2014. She has a passion for academic writing and
                                     recently completed her master’s degree in Dietetics/Sports Nutrition at the
                                     UFS. As a registered dietician, she worked as community-service dietician for
                                     the Mangaung University Community Partnership Programme in 2015. She
                                     has been a professional netball player since 2015/2016, with experience at
                                     national and international level. She is regularly involved in netball coaching
                                     and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Sports Management as well as Netball
                                     South Africa level 2 coaching accreditation. She has excellent leadership skills
                                     and a thorough knowledge of netball, with a strong capability of developing
                                     and implementing netball sessions and programmes. She received the Young
                                     Alumnus of the Year award.

     Occupational Therapy (BOccTher)

     Enquiries: 27 51 401 2829 | 3739 | 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
     Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

     Occupational Therapy focuses on supporting human wellness and participation in life through engagement
     in activities. An occupational therapist’s knowledge is thus grounded in die science of activity. All activities
     (play, training, work, recreation, and interpersonal relations) in which a person participates in daily life will fall
     within the scope of the occupational therapist. An occupational therapist treats a client or group according
     to their individual and unique needs by means of activities that can be therapeutically adapted and graded
     through specific techniques, as well as therapeutic apparatus, splints, and assistive devices. The context and
     environment in which people function is an important part of the occupational therapist’s evaluation and
     intervention.

     Occupational therapists work, among others, in hospitals, private practice, schools, pre-primary schools,
     clinics, and old-age homes.

                    Programme Description                                   Minimum Admission Requirements
                                                Academic            Language of                                      Physical
                   Programme                                  AP                    Mathematics      Life Sciences
                                                Plan Code            instruction                                     Sciences
      Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
                                                BC843100      33      5 (60%)          4 (50%)         5 (60%)       4 (50%)
      BOccTher
     Notes:
     •     Proof of a visit to an occupational therapy practice must accompany the application form for studies in the Bachelor
           of Occupational Therapy
     •     Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required.
     •     Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2019.
     •     If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), please note that there are
           important additional requirements that you have to meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.

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Curriculum: First year
                First semester – compulsory modules                           Second semester – compulsory modules
 ANBO1608       Anatomy (year module)                                   OCTF1524     Occupational Therapy
 OCTF1514       Occupational Therapy                                    ANTC1624     Anthropology
 OCTA1504       Technology and Occupational Therapy (year module)       PSDE1624     Psychology
 OCTC1603       Clinical Occupational Therapy (year module)

BiokInEtics (BBiok)

  Enquiries: +27 51 401 2289 / 3739 / 7513 | 7515 | fhsapplications@ufs.ac.za |
  Fax2email: +27 86 579 5154 or +27 86 652 4872

Biokinetics is an excellent career choice for the enthusiastic individual with a compassion for others.
Biokineticists primarily utilise their professional expertise for exercise testing and prescription, physical
activity, and health education. Biokinetics is a crucial part of the multi-disciplinary health team to enhance and
promote health in general (wellness), to prevent dysfunction and disease, to restore, optimise, and maintain
an individual’s functional ability, particularly in respect of movement and sport performance, orthopaedic
conditions, chronic diseases, and activities of daily living across the lifespan.

The scope of practice of biokineticists are consistent and aligned with several international professions such
as exercise physiologists from Australia, certified clinical exercise physiologists from the USA, and athletics
trainers from the USA. The profession is recognised by several international organisations such as the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), and Exercise and
Sports Science Australia (ESSA).

Career opportunities are available in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector in both urban
and rural settings, rehabilitation units, schools for children with special needs, the corporate sector, local
authorities, industry, elite and professional sports teams, South African National Defence Force (SANDF),
South African Police Service (SAPS), and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

It is highly recommended to visit a biokinetics practice and/or rehabilitation centre before applying for
Biokinetics, ensuring an informed decision regarding a career choice. Visit the BASA website for contact
details of practising biokineticists.

               Programme Description                                   Minimum Admission Requirements
                                           Academic            Language of                                      Physical
              Programme                                  AP                     Mathematics     Life Sciences
                                           Plan Code            instruction                                     Sciences
Bachelor of Biokinetics
                                           BC844000      33      5 (60%)           4 (50%)        4 (50%)       4 (50%)
BBiok
Notes:
•     Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences are required.
•     Closing date for applications to study any programme in the School for Allied Health Professions is 31 May 2020.
•     If you are a senior applicant (already studying at a tertiary institution, or a graduate), please note that there are
      important additional requirements that you have to meet. It is important to contact the faculty for more information.

Curriculum: First year
                First semester – compulsory modules                           Second semester – compulsory modules
 ANBP1608       Anatomy (year module)                                   NUTB 1624 Nutrition
 BIKL1508       Motor learning and control (year module)
 BIKG1508       Growth and Development (year module)
 PSSO2614       Social Psychology

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SCHOOL OF NURSING
     Nurses, who have completed their nursing qualification at the School of Nursing at the University of the Free
     State, are in high esteem globally. Numerous excellent job opportunities exist after completion of the degree.
     Students exit Bachelor of Nursing (B(Nursing)) with a general nursing and midwifery registration at the South
     African Nursing Council (SANC).
     Selection procedure
     •       All applications for admission to B(Nursing) are subject to selection.
     •       Student numbers are determined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
     •       All prospective students must submit their applications, together with the selection form, to the
             University of the Free State.
     •       The closing date for all B(Nursing) applications is 31 July 2020.
     •       No late applications will be considered.
     •       All prospective students for B(Nursing) must write a National Benchmark Test (NBT). More information
             regarding this test may be obtained from www.nbt.ac.za or 021 650 3523.

     Selection method
     •       Preliminary selection will take place after the closing date for applications as set out in the selection policy.
     •       Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy AND Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences, language of instruction and
             any three other subjects are required for B(Nursing). Life Orientation is excluded, as it is considered separately.
     •       English or Afrikaans is compulsory.
     •       A minimum admission point of 30 is required. This is calculated based on achievement in the above six
             subjects, together with one mark for Life Orientation above achievement level 5.
     •       A minimum achievement level is required for the two compulsory science subjects (i.e. Mathematics or
             Mathematical Literacy, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences) to calculate the selection mark.
     •       Final selection is confirmed in January, after the Grade 12 NSC and IEB results have been obtained.
     •       Please ensure that the selection form, medical report, health questionnaire, results, and certified ID copy are
             uploaded electronically during the application process.

     Enquiries: June Klopper: +27 51 401 2361 | 2813 | klopper1@ufs.ac.za | Fax: +27 51 401 3399

                Programme Description                                  Minimum Admission Requirements
                                       Academic         Language of                     Mathematical       Life      Physical
               Programme                           AP                  Mathematics
                                       Plan Code         instruction                      Literacy       Sciences    Sciences
         Bachelor of Nursing        BC849000       30     4 (50%)         3 (40%)         6 (70%)        5 (60%)     4 (50%)

     Notes:
     •     Either Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is required.
     •     Either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences is required.
     •     Closing date for applications is 31 July 2020.

     Curriculum: First year
                       First semester – compulsory modules                       Second semester – compulsory modules
         NUGT1514       Nursing Theory                                      NUGT1524      Nursing Theory
         NUGP1512       Nursing Practicum                                   NUGP1522      Nursing Practicum
         NUET1512       Ethics                                              BMNT1524      Anatomy and Physiology theory
         SOCI1532       Sociology                                           BMNP1523      Anatomy and Physiology practicum
         MCBH2614       Microbiology                                        MCBH2624      Microbiology
         ANBP1608       Anatomy (year module)                               NUTB 1624     Nutrition

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